Contrast conservation measures during the global iohexol contrast shortage crisis did not affect stroke thrombectomy outcomes.

Eyad AlmallouhiMithun SatturOrgest LajthiaKimberly P KicielinskiChristine HolmstedtJonathan R LenaSami Al KasabAlejandro M Spiotta

Published in: Journal of neurointerventional surgery (2022)

Modifying stroke workflow to adapt to the current global shortage in iohexol is feasible. Using diluted iohexol (50% contrast mixed with 50% heparinized saline) did not affect MT outcomes.

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